Stipagrostis uniplumis

Stipagrostis uniplumis

Native to:
Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Chad, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Stipagrostis
Species:
Stipagrostis uniplumis
USDA Symbol:
STUN2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Common in arid and semi-arid regions